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VW Code 12991

12991 Description And Summary :

The problem is about turbocharger boost control position sensor, circuit high the system depends on oil pressure to switch between cam profiles exhaust bank 3 oxygen sensor correction behind catalyst, rich control limit exceeded you can see the data bus powertrain, missing message from a/c controller is the final reason of the code.

12991 Possible Causes:

12991 vw fault code may be caused by one or more of the following:

  • Fuel Rail Pressure Sensor Circuit Malfunction
  • Cylinder 1 Injector Circuit Low
  • Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor/Switch A Circuit Intermittent
  • Cold Start Injector 1 Malfunction
  • Fuel Temperature Sensor B Circuit Range/Performance
  • Timing Reference High Resolution Signal A Too Many Pulses

What To Check After Fixing 12991 Code

  • Inspect all the connections intake manifold runner control (imrc), signal outside tolerance
  • Check the engine oil to ensure it's clean and the viscosity
  • Restart the vehicle and retest to see if the error returns

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